Abstract: The present invention provides a process for cleaning or sanitization of hard surfaces, which process comprises the step of providing a composition containing a cationic surfactant, a fluorosurfactant, a film forming, organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound, along with optional components, and applying such a composition to a hard surface in need of cleaning.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions include a film-forming, organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound providing a protective layer for water and stain repellency.

Abstract: Compositions and processes useful for the treatment of macerated foodstuff waste products, particularly foodstuff waste solids macerated by a garbage disposal apparatus. The compositions comprise per gram: 0-25% wt. bacteria complex having at least 1.0×106 bacteria/gram of bacteria complex; 75-99.99% wt. of an enzyme mixture containing: at least 5×103 CDU/gram protease enzymes; at least 1.2×104 MWU/gram amylase enzymes; at least 1×102 LU/gram lipase enzymes; at least 1×103 CU/gram cellulase enzymes; 0-25% wt. of a preservative constituent, preferably propylene glycol; 0-25% wt. of one or more nonionic surfactants; 0-10% wt. of one or more optional constituents, selected from: coloring agents, fragrancing compositions, odor neutralizing compositions, micronutrients, pH adjusting agents, thickening agents.

Abstract: Flexible articles especially hydrophilic sponges featuring long-lasting residual antimicrobial benefits, contain a carrier mass having dispersed within an effective amount of an biocidal composition such as a preservative. Process for the production of such flexible hydrophilic articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which include: a pine oil constituent; organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl biphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; and amine oxide surfactant constituent, and optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent.The liquid hard surface cleaning compositions feature excellent initial blooming characteristics, as well as good long term blooming retention.

Abstract: Liquid laundry detergent compositions provide good detergency for the cleaning of garments and textiles, as well as further providing a germicidal action to textile fabrics in a domestic laundering process. There is provided an aqueous, germicidal liquid detergent composition comprising:A) a major anionic surfactant constituent selected from alkylethercarboxylates and alkylethersulfonates;B) a cationic germicidal surfactant;C) a nonionic surfactant preferably selected from alcoholalkoxylates, akylphenol alkoxylates, alkylpolyglycosides, amine oxides and alkanolomides, wherein the value of the cationic surfactant to the major anionic surfactant is 1:2 or greater; and,D) a compatible optical brightener constituent.Further conventional additives may be included as optional constituents.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant compositions which include: a pine oil constituent; germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties; organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; optionally but desirably at least one optional constituents.The liquid disinfectant compositions feature excellent initial blooming characteristics, as well as good long term blooming retention.

Abstract: The blooming type, hard surface cleaning concentrate compositions according to the invention comprise the following constituents:0.1-10% wt. of a terpene containing solvent which desirably includes both pine oil and d-limonene;0.1-12% wt. of at least one organic solvent other than a terpene containing solvent constituent;0.1-20% wt. of a nonionic surfactant system which includes both at least one non-ionic surfactant constituent which desirably includes at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than or equal to 10, and at least one nonionic surfactant based on a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 primary alcohol ethoxylate which exhibits a cloud point of about 20.degree. C. or less in water;a bloom enhancing effective amount at least one amphoteric surfactant selected from alkylampho(mono)- and (di)-acetates, as well as alkylampho(mono)- and (di)-propionates, and aminopropionates;and the balance, to 100% wt. of water.

Abstract: Dilute aqueous compositions for removing soap scum consisting essentially of sodium carbonate, hypochlorite bleach, alkali metal hydroxide and a surfactant system consisting either of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate and myristyldimethylamine oxide or of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate alone.

Abstract: A blooming type, germicidal hard surface cleaning and disinfecting concentrate compositions according to the invention comprise the following constituents:0.1-10% wt. of a terpene containing solvent which desirably includes both pine oil and d-limonene;0.1-12% wt. of at least one organic solvent;0.1-20% wt. at least one non-ionic surfactant constituent which desirably includes at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than or equal to 10, and at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of less than or equal to 8;a bloom enhancing effective amount at least one amphoteric surfactant selected from alkylampho(mono)- and (di)-acetates, alkylampho(mono)- and (di)-propionates, and aminopropionates;optionally a further nonionic surfactant based on a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 primary alcohol ethoxylate which exhibits a cloud point of 20.degree. C. in water;a germicidally effective amount of at least one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; and,the balance, to 100% wt. of water.

Abstract: A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and a absorber capable of absorbing loose particles and excess cleaning composition A process for cleaning a garment is also provided. The system and process may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, have a low content of active constituents, and do not include organic solvents such as alcohols, glycols, or glycol ethers in significant amounts.

Abstract: Dilute aqueous compositions for removing soap scum consisting essentially of sodium carbonate, hypochlorite bleach, alkali metal hydroxide and a surfactant system consisting of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate and a C.sub.8 -C.sub.10 -alkyldimethylamine oxide.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, and have a low content of active constituents.

Abstract: A dry cleaning and freshening system is provided including a containment bag, a single unit dispenser having dispensing means, a container, and absorbing means. The container is adapted to contain a quantity of liquid cleaning composition. The single unit dispenser and absorber means includes a dispensing part with absorbent material and a container for holding liquid cleaning composition and a retaining part of absorbent material capable of entraining loose particles and/or absorbing excess liquid cleaning composition. The liquid cleaning composition may include a fragrance composition. In a preferred embodiment the single unit dispenser and absorber means may be in the form of a ball with two hemispheres that split and may be screwed together. The single unit dispenser and absorber means may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.

Abstract: Pine oil type concentrate compositions and cleaning compositions providing sanitizing effects comprise a germicidal active cationic surfactant, a co-solvent, a non-ionic surfactant system, and generally include a relatively high amount of fragrance and/or fragrance adjuvant compositions. The preferred embodiments of the pine oil type cleaning compositions provide the benefits of good cleaning, effective sanitizing action, good blooming upon addition to an excess of water and long lasting fragrance, and low irritancy levels notwithstanding the relatively high levels of organic solvents comprised in the compositions.